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DEP inspects operation of food waste recycling truck and calls on public to cast votes in Legislative Council General Election (with photos)
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     The Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, and the Deputy Director of Environment Protection (Waste Reduction), Mr Kenneth Cheng, inspected the operation of the Trial Scheme on Food Waste Recycling Truck (Trial Scheme) in Central and Western District on November 17 and promoted food waste recycling to the public. They took the opportunity to call on the public to cast their votes in the Legislative Council (LegCo) General Election on December 7.
      
     Dr Chui said, "The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has been continuously enhancing the food waste recycling network, and strengthening publicity and education to encourage more people to participate in food waste recycling. Currently, there are more than 1 500 food waste recycling facilities set up in premises including public rental housing estates and private residential estates. Since last year, the EPD has been strategically setting up around 250 public food waste recycling points across all districts. Among these, the Food Waste Recycling Spots that operate at night time provide busy citizens with convenient recycling outlets for food waste. Under the newly launched Trial Scheme, a recycling truck visits various locations every evening to promote food waste recycling, allowing members of the public to learn about and experience food waste recycling for themselves. We hope this make it convenient for people to practise green living."
      
     The Trial Scheme was rolled out first in Central and Western District last month. A food waste recycling truck operates from 6.30pm to 10.30pm every night, visiting four designated locations in the district to promote waste separation at source and proper ways of food waste recycling, and provide a convenient outlet for the public to recycle food waste. The four designated locations are:
 
  1. MacDonnell Road, Mid-levels (near Silvercrest): 6.30pm to 7.15pm
  2. Parking Area outside Exit C of Sai Ying Pun MTR Station: 7.40pm to 8.25pm
  3. Praya Kennedy Town, Kennedy Town (near Brilliant Court): 8.45pm to 9.30pm
  4. New Praya Kennedy Town, Kennedy Town (near Ka On Building): 9.45pm to 10.30pm
 
     Including the Trial Scheme, the number of night-time Food Waste Recycling Spots has reached 104 (see annex). Operating at fixed times and locations during evening hours close to residential and dining areas, these recycling points facilitate nearby residents and eateries to dispose of food waste at night and develop recycling habits.
      
     Through the implementation of various measures, the amount of food waste recycled has been on the rise in recent years. The overall food waste recycled has reached 340 tonnes per day, doubling the figure of 2023. In particular, the amount of domestic food waste recycled significantly increased from 7 tonnes per day in 2023 to about 130 tonnes per day currently.
      
     Dr Chui and Mr Cheng introduced the Trial Scheme to the residents on-site and listened to their feedback on the EPD's recycling services. They also called on the public to support the LegCo General Election on December 7.
      
     Dr Chui said, "I urge everyone to exercise their civic responsibilities with their families by casting their votes on December 7. Let’s elect outstanding individuals with an affection for the country and Hong Kong to contribute to the future development of the city."
 
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The Environmental Protection Department's Trial Scheme on Food Waste Recycling Truck was rolled out first in Central and Western District in October. A recycling truck operates from 6.30pm to 10.30pm every night, visiting four designated locations in the district to promote waste separation at source and proper ways of food waste recycling, and provide a convenient outlet for the public to recycle food waste. Including the Trial Scheme, the number of night-time Food Waste Recycling Spots has reached 104. Operating at fixed times and locations during evening hours close to residential and dining areas, these recycling points facilitate nearby residents and restaurants to dispose of food waste at night and develop recycling habits.
The Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, and the Deputy Director of Environment Protection (Waste Reduction), Mr Kenneth Cheng, inspected the operation of the Trial Scheme on Food Waste Recycling Truck in Central and Western District on November 17 and promoted food waste recycling to the public. They took the opportunity to call on the public to cast their votes in the Legislative Council (LegCo) General Election on December 7. Photo shows Dr Chui (right) and Mr Cheng (left) promoting the LegCo Election in front of the Food Waste Recycling Truck and urging members of the public to exercise their civic responsibility by casting their votes.
The Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, and the Deputy Director of Environment Protection (Waste Reduction), Mr Kenneth Cheng, inspected the operation of the Trial Scheme on Food Waste Recycling Truck in Central and Western District on November 17 and promoted food waste recycling to the public. They took the opportunity to call on the public to cast their votes in the Legislative Council (LegCo) General Election on December 7. Photo shows Dr Chui (third left), Mr Cheng (centre), and the Assistant Director of Environmental Protection (Food Waste and Resources Recycling), Mr Stephen Siu (third right), promoting the LegCo General Election together with personnel of the Environmental Protection Department and urging members of the public to exercise their civic responsibility by casting their votes.
The Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, and the Deputy Director of Environment Protection (Waste Reduction), Mr Kenneth Cheng, inspected the operation of the Trial Scheme on Food Waste Recycling Truck in Central and Western District on November 17 and promoted food waste recycling to the public. They took the opportunity to call on the public to cast their votes in the Legislative Council General Election on December 7. Photo shows Dr Chui (centre) and Mr Cheng (left) introducing the food waste recycling services of the Environmental Protection Department to a member of the public, listening to her feedback on the Environmental Protection Department's recycling services and urging her to vote in the LegCo General Election.
The Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, and the Deputy Director of Environment Protection (Waste Reduction), Mr Kenneth Cheng, inspected the operation of the Trial Scheme on Food Waste Recycling Truck in Central and Western District on November 17 and promoted food waste recycling to the public. They took the opportunity to call on the public to cast their votes in the Legislative Council General Election on December 7. Photo shows Dr Chui (second right) and Mr Cheng (first right) distributing souvenirs to members of public and encouraging them to participate in food waste recycling and practise green living.
The Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, and the Deputy Director of Environment Protection (Waste Reduction), Mr Kenneth Cheng, inspected the operation of the Trial Scheme on Food Waste Recycling Truck in Central and Western District on November 17 and promoted food waste recycling to the public. They took the opportunity to call on the public to cast their votes in the Legislative Council (LegCo) General Election on December 7. Photo shows Mr Cheng (second right) distributing publicity leaflets on food waste recycling and the LegCo General Election to a member of the public and encouraging her to participate in food waste recycling and vote in the LegCo General Election.

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